Author Archives: matthew

Galveston, Sweet Galvatraz

Posted on August 26, 2010 by matthew

Where memory meets reality at the Gulf of Mexico beaches in Galveston, Texas. Continue reading →

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Top 11 Road Trip Songs

Posted on August 24, 2010 by matthew

It is impossible to write a list of the top travel songs, but I’ll try anyway. Choosing a list of the best road trip songs is dependent on the season, the destination, and whether you are running away or running … Continue reading →

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The Allure of Islands

Posted on August 13, 2010 by matthew

A calendar of island pictures reminds me how difficult it is to reach paradise. I love palm trees.  And sandy beaches.  But sometimes it can be difficult for me to enjoy looking at pictures of islands. Some destinations, I am … Continue reading →

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Africa's Cash for Clunkers Program

Posted on August 2, 2010 by matthew

Book review of My Mercedes is Not For Sale by Jeroen Van Bergeijk (2006) (translated by John Antonides, 2008) – Review of best travel books of all time. Continue reading →

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A Travel Writer's Travel Book

Posted on July 19, 2010 by matthew

Book review of The Pillars of Hercules by Paul Theroux- Review of best travel books of all time. Continue reading →

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Laundry Day

Posted on June 23, 2010 by matthew

Tuesday is laundry day. The weekend clothes are ripening and I’m running out of anything fresh from my. The locals are all back at work. Which means it’s time to load up the bag and brave the laundromat without any … Continue reading →

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Making Lemons out of Flies

Posted on June 12, 2010 by matthew

Book review of Driving Over Lemons by Chris Stewart – Review of best travel books of all time. Continue reading →

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The Book That Launched a Million Books

Posted on June 7, 2010 by matthew

Book Review of A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle Continue reading →

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The Sweet Smell of Travel

Posted on March 17, 2010 by matthew

Matthew Stone explains how Cinnabon in the airport represents the true smell of travel. Continue reading →

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Romance of the Rails?

Posted on February 26, 2010 by matthew

Where has all the romance gone? Matthew Stone describes what is left of train travel. Continue reading →

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